MOLAS LAKE STORE RENTS NON-MOTORIZED KAYAKS, SUPS, AND A ROWBOAT ONSITE!

CPW stocks rainbow trout in Molas Lake

Fishing: There is no fee to fish at Molas Lake and day users are welcome.
Molas Lake is stocked by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) with catchable Rainbow trout. CPW's fish stocking report and report archive lists the most recent dates Molas Lake was stocked. (Hint: Search the year tabs in the report archive for keyword "Molas.")          

Day use is allowed from dawn to dusk. There are four(4) day use picnic areas and grills, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The FAQs and Day Use web pages contain additional general info on Molas Lake Park.

Campers and day-anglers need valid Colorado fishing licenses. Licenses can be purchased from Colorado Parks and Wildlife using their online CPW fishing license store. Silverton no longer has a store selling licenses on-site. Check the Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing web page for current license fees. For comprehensive information, see the full 2024 Colorado Fishing Regulation Brochure published by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

You'll need to supply your own fishing equipment. Rainbow and brown trout are the most common species in the lake. Molas Lake Store has watercraft rentals, sells basic fishing supplies and bait. Aquatic live bait is prohibited. Cleaning of fish is only allowed at the designated fish cleaning station, and all unwanted fish byproducts must be bagged and discarded in the dumpster. The fish limit is 4 fish per person/per license.

When you are not fishing at Molas Lake, check out the Colorado Fishing Atlas app and interactive map for more places to fish.

FISHING ETIQUETTE

1. Always leave the lake better than you found it.
2. Use our provided fish cleaning station. The station is located by the Molas Lake Office on the west (left) side of the garage. Do not clean fish in the lake.
3. Don't get caught without a valid Colorado fishing license: Every angler 16 years of age and over must have a valid Colorado fishing license.
4. Do observe catch limits (four fish per person/per license) and regulations.
5. Do give your fellow anglers some space.
6. Don't cross another angler's line. When fishing quarters are tight, don't cast over or under the angler next to you.
7. Don't crowd other boats.
8. Aquatic live bait is prohibited.
9. Dogs must be leashed at all times in Molas Lake Park and Campground. They must not bother anglers or be left unattended. Owners must pick up all pet waste and dispose of it properly (not in bathrooms) to ensure trails, fishing areas, day use picnic areas, and campground are clean.
10. Non-motorized hand-launched watercraft only. Launch boats at the boat ramp only. Electric trolling motors are permitted.
11. No swimming in Molas Lake.
12. No drones or ATVs allowed.
13. Day use anglers must park in the day use parking area. Day use is dawn to dusk. The four day use areas with grills and picnic tables are first-come first-served.